2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · VO13 KSY

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 8 May 2025 at 63,120 miles which recorded no defects. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly on 29 May 2024 at 59,122 miles and on 25 May 2023 at 55,899 miles. The only blemish in the sequence is a failure on 24 May 2024 at 59,113 miles, reversed five days later by a pass at nearly identical mileage with no defects logged on either certificate. This suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the first 2024 attempt rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage averages roughly 4,855 miles against the car's thirteen-year life, a low figure for its age. The odometer moved from 53,075 miles in May 2022 to 55,899 in May 2023, then to 59,113 by May 2024, and 63,120 by May 2025. The progression is steady at around 3,800 to 4,000 miles per year with no sudden accumulation or dormant gaps. Such low use often means prolonged standing periods, which can degrade rubber suspension bushes, tyres, and brake calipers through lack of movement rather than abrasion. The clean MOT ledger gives no advisories on brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion across the five-year window. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the underside for corrosion and check the rear suspension arms for perished bushes given the car's age and low-use profile. The May 2024 fail with no recorded defect warrants a request for the original refusal sheet to confirm it was not a withdrawn test or undocumented minor fault. Previous keepers appear to have maintained the vehicle to a passable standard with no skipped tests or recurring consumable neglect. The absence of tyre, wiper, or lamp advisories implies basic upkeep was not ignored. Verify service history matches the low mileage, as infrequent use can mask overdue fluid changes and seized brake components not caught in a static MOT.